H.Res. 136 · 118th Congress · House

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced
Feb 17, 23
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

This resolution sets forth procedures regarding committee subpoenas by the House of Representatives, including allowing the House of Representatives to enforce committee subpoenas with respect to federal departments, agencies, executive branch officials, and other persons. Specifically, the resolution allows the House to punish a noncomplying individual held in contempt with a monetary penalty, detention, or both.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. FEB 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 17, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Committees

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Rules Committee

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Referred: Feb 17, 2023

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